Seatbelt campaign 4/9/10
Police say there are still too many motorists who are failing to belt up inside their vehicles following Wednesday’s day of action against offenders.
The enforcement day, which took place across Scotland, saw 15 motorists pick up fixed penalty notices for failing to wear a seatbelt.
Northern Constabulary’s road safety officer, Laura Fisher, said: "Seatbelts are one of the main safety features within a vehicle and could save someone's life, whether it be a front or rear seat passenger."
She added: "There have been countless road deaths across Scotland which could have been prevented had the occupants been wearing seatbelts at the time.”
The current campaign coincides with the 21st anniversary of the law requiring children to wear seat belts in the rear of cars.
Seatbelts are critical in reducing serious injury for vehicle occupants and can reduce the risk of fatal injury by about 50%. Additionally, modern vehicle safety features, such as airbags, are only designed to work if the occupant is suitably restrained.